Overused and under estimated insomnia is a dangerous space to be in. We don't need scientific studies to assure us of what we already know... Not sleeping is bad for you.

If you've struggled with sleep chances are you've already read the go to tricks and there's a plethora online however few are tried and tested by a long term insomniac with two kids, a legitimately insane lifestyle, constant jet lag and high levels of pressure... until now!

If you break all the basic rules because you need coffee after midday in order to function and the idea of not using your mobile in the evening is completely unrealistic then you're in the right place.

Here's my unorthodox tips for sleep...

Literally EAT Lavender

Lavender has anxiolytic effects lowering anxiety and calming the mind. Everyone's grandma has the essential oils but if you really want some powerful effect try eating it. Lavender is of course a plant, a herb infact and herbs have a power I fully subscribe to.

In a clinical study published in 2013 Valium dependent patients who resulted a significant decrease in sleep duration by stopping sedative treatment, found sleep was restored to previous levels by substitution of aromatherapy with lavender oil. This study suggested that ambient lavender oil might be used as a relief from medication for insomnia and reduces the side-effects of these drugs.

Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, DABSM, FAASM
Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Medicine Expert rates lavender supplements but I simply add the pure plant fresh or dried to the most delicious deserts and salads.

Just eat it.

Sedated by Cannabolix

A cannabinoid blend that you wanna start low and go slow is my absolute favourite sleep remedy for when things get really tough.

When I'm still full of adrenaline after hosting a live event it can often take a good three hours before I'm sleepy. I also often fly the very next morning so I finish my live show at 11pm and I am then left frustrated knowing I simply can't fall asleep fast enough to get the sleep I need - not with Sedated. Against all odds this powerful tincture works everytime. It's so good I save it for the really rough days.

Orgasms Before Bed

Oxytocin and vasopressin are two of the hormones released during orgasm that give the wonderful feeling of increased pleasure and...sleep. You do not need a partner to help you release these beautiful endorphins you have everything you need to create this free and joyful sleep remedy alone. Treat yourself.

Passion Fruit by the Gallon

Don't buy the fruit juice it's full of sugar and completely counteracts our objective. Buy the fruit. Fresh and by the gallon get ready to eat at least five raw passion fruit if you really want to sleep deep. This bright seeded sleep potion contains medicinal alkaloids and several phytonutrients that serve as powerful sedatives. Used by tribes for hundreds of years there's no denying it's effects once you have cut into a new way to sleep. Slice in half and eat the pulp and seeds whole.

Load Up on pistachios

Tryptophan is an amino acid that triggers sleep. When the UFC moved their operations to fight Island they had to help their fighters shift to a new sleep pattern - one of the ways they achieved this was to introduce sources of tryptophan at sleep times. Pistachio cream for dessert was a real winner. Oats, soybeans and sesame seeds are other great sources of tryptophan.

Night night.